Is it wrong to lie about your job availability?

Question

An employer is offering me a permanent job, but they do not know that I only plan on working there for 2 months. Would it be wrong to lie to them and say that I am available to work there long term? I was planning to accept the job and then 2 months later tell them that it's not what I expected. Do I have a right to do this or is this just dishonest and/or illegal even?

Answer 1

It's wrong. You could keep another person from getting the job, and it's rude to do this to the employer. They also may make it hard for you to get another job later on by giving you a negative review to other employees because you lied.

Answer 2

If you are employed 'at will' (check your contract) there would be technically nothing wrong with this.

However (very rarely) you will occasionally encounter an employment contract that will require you give back some or all wages earned if you leave within a specified timeframe which will be spelled out on the contract.

I mean employers can technically put anything on the contract they want. Read carefully before signing.

Answer 3

Frequent shift of jobs is bad on your resume. <}:-{(

Answer 4

bad idea

I hope you have plenty of other bridges to burn.

The employer is investing for long term benefit of both parties.

Don't s***w it up for someone else that really does want the job

Answer 5

Legally it's not wrong, unless your contract states otherwise. However morally, do a rain check. Your basically being selfish and ignorant, as someone else might be more eager for that job, and your selfishness is holding them back.

If you go there, stay for a while, and do discover it's not the thing for you, then by all means, leave, but under no circumstances should you be so greedy.